Master Syllabus AG1702, Livestock Selection I

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Credits 2 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0

Advanced Study in live animal and carcass evaluation of Beef Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Meat Goats and Horses. Course will include study of genetic performance records and industry production numbers. Also, emphasis will be placed in public speaking skills and verbal defense of decisions related to evaluation.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes
  1. The student will be able to judge and evaluate beef cattle, swine, sheep, and horses.
  2. The student will be able to estimate animal carcass traits based on live animal evaluation. The student will be able to orally justify the reasoning for selecting the animals in a certain order.
  3. The student will be able to use livestock production and performance records as an aid in livestock selection.
  4. The student will increase skills in decision-making, setting priorities, orally defending a decision, and public speaking.
Course Outline
  1. Fundamentals of Livestock Selection
  2. Organization of Oral Reasons
  3. Selection and Placing Process of Livestock Judging
  4. Livestock Terminology
  5. Livestock Contest Operation
  6. Professionalism in a Judging Contest
  7. Animal Performance Testing and Records
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Livestock judging workouts
  3. Class handouts
  4. Livestock judging contests
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Live Animal Carcass Evaluation and Selection Manual, Boggs & Merkel
  2. Course Textbooks
  3. SCCC Livestock Judging Manual
  4. Various Breed and Livestock Publications
  5. Livestock Producers
  6. Livestock Shows
  7. Livestock Classes
  8. Supplemental Materials 
Methods of Assessment

Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include class participation, judging scores, and attendance.

  1. SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and comprehension of material read.
  2. SCCC Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by oral and written reasons over livestock judging classes at contests, and workouts.
  3. SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by students applying thinking skills to new situations and new technologies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.

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